WHO Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System

WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board, W. H. O. Classification

ISBN 10: 9283244923 / ISBN 13: 9789283244929

Published by World Health Organization, 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: WHO Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System
• Publisher: World Health Organization
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9283244923
• ISBN 13: 9789283244929
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: Like New

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Synopsis

WHO Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System is the revised fourth edition of the WHO series on histological and genetic typing of human tumors. This authoritative, concise reference book provides an international standard for oncologists and pathologists and will serve as an indispensable guide for use in the design of studies monitoring response to therapy and clinical outcome.

Diagnostic criteria, pathological features, and associated genetic alterations are described in a disease-oriented manner. Sections on all recognized neoplasms and their variants include new ICD-O codes, epidemiology, clinical features, macroscopy, pathology, genetics, and prognosis and predictive factors. The book, prepared by 122 authors from 19 countries, contains more than 800 color images and tables, and more than 2800 references.

This book is in the series commonly referred to as the "Blue Book" series.

About the Author

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.